#cal lightman

procedural pairs that parallel each other that i just thought of: dr. cal lightman and dr. gillian foster in lie to me and sherlock holmes and dr. joan watson in elementary. one half is a grumpy brit who is rough around the edges and comes across as an asshole, but is seen that way because he has reckless methods and doesn't put up with bullshit, least of all from authority figures (and has a knack for solving mysteries and spotting liars). the other is a cool american doctor who balances out their other half, matching wits with them but also doesn't put up with their shit, calling them out when necessary while still having their back (and are experts in their respective fields).

I think Cal Lightman could kill Nate Ford and go have a cupa after

I just started Lie to Me and it’s so clear from the jump that Cal is in love with Gillian.